Aerospace Rubber & Seals Sourcing Specialist

Morson Group; Yeovil; Hybride; GBP 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Morson Edge, Yeovil, is seeking a Category Specialist to manage Rubber, Seals & Chemicals in an aerospace manufacturing environment on a 12-month contract. You will develop and implement category strategies, manage supplier relationships and lead commercial negotiations to ensure continuity of supply.

The role requires cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Operations and Procurement, global supplier panels, and a focus on cost optimization and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Procurement, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing or Supply Chain roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier relationship management and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to lead sourcing projects from strategy development through implementation and operational handover.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience within Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing or other highly regulated industries would be advantageous.
• Experience with rubber products, sealing solutions, elastomeric components, plastics, chemicals or related commodities would be highly desirable.
• Experience in managing contractual agreements and supplier performance programs.
• Strong reporting discipline and proficiency in visual management techniques.
• Ability to influence and guide geographically dispersed procurement teams operating within a matrix organization.
• Capability to operate effectively within an international and multicultural environment.
• Self-motivated, able to work with a high degree of autonomy, whilst effectively engaging and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies.

Responsabilités

• Develop, refine and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives, operational requirements and long-term supply chain goals.
• Manage commercial relationships with key suppliers, including contract negotiations, pricing agreements, contract renewals and ongoing performance reviews.
• Lead commercial negotiations for long-term agreements and strategic supplier partnerships, ensuring competitiveness, contractual compliance and sustainable supply solutions.
• Lead strategic sourcing activities, including supplier identification, qualification, evaluation, selection, onboarding and performance management.
• Manage competitive tendering activities and supplier resourcing projects to ensure long-term supply chain resilience and competitiveness.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations and Procurement teams to support business requirements and supplier development initiatives.
• Support new product introduction programs and the qualification of new suppliers where required.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, value improvement and risk mitigation within the supply chain.
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities and industry developments to support informed sourcing decisions and category strategy reviews.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, governance requirements and contractual obligations.
• Provide functional guidance and category leadership to Geo Procurement teams across the UK, Italy, Poland, USA and Switzerland, ensuring alignment with approved sourcing strategies and supplier panels.
• Support business continuity planning and risk management activities for critical commodities and suppliers.
• Maintain effective reporting and visual management processes to communicate category performance, sourcing progress and key business risks.

Connaissances

Category Management

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Outils

ERP

Description du poste

Morson Edge, Yeovil, is seeking a Category Specialist to manage Rubber, Seals & Chemicals in an aerospace manufacturing environment on a 12-month contract. You will develop and implement category strategies, manage supplier relationships and lead commercial negotiations to ensure continuity of supply.

The role requires cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Operations and Procurement, global supplier panels, and a focus on cost optimization and risk mitigation.